The Hundred Riddles Of Symphosius (1912) - Softcover

Symphosius

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104310872 ISBN 13: 9781104310875

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The Hundred Riddles of Symphosius is a collection of riddles written by Symphosius, a Latin poet who lived in the fourth century AD. The book was first published in 1912 and contains one hundred riddles that are designed to challenge and entertain readers.Each riddle is presented in Latin, along with an English translation, and is accompanied by a commentary that provides background information and explains the meaning of the riddle. The riddles cover a wide range of topics, from animals and plants to everyday objects and abstract concepts.The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Latin literature and provides a unique perspective on the riddles and puzzles that were popular in the Roman Empire. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Latin literature, ancient culture, or the history of puzzles and riddles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104310872
• ISBN 13: 9781104310875
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88